Sabine Kermani, BACP
Therapist who helps people reframe life stories
Details
| Name | Sabine Kermani |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Sabine
Sabine Kermani is a counsellor with 13 years of experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She helps with relationship strains, intimacy-related worries, eating concerns, addictions and issues linked to self-esteem and body image. Sabine works with LGBT people and those coping with grief, family tensions and attachment challenges.
Her way of working is curious and patient. She listens carefully and encourages clients to tell their stories.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to help people make sense of difficult feelings and regain a sense of choice and direction. Sabine uses a pluralistic approach, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based work alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. She tailors techniques to what each person prefers and needs rather than following a single method.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shortened to BACP. Her background includes practice in community and hospital settings in London and Hong Kong, and work across personal and NHS services. Sabine is completing a doctorate in Counselling Psychology researching the lived experience of romantic obsession.
That research informs her interest in attachment, intimacy and relational patterns. Her sessions aim to combine practical steps with space to reflect and re-author difficult life stories.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders among the things Sabine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sabine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sabine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sabine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Sabine commonly uses Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from troubling stories by looking at problems as things happening around them rather than fixed parts of who they are. It can help with patterns in relationships, self-worth and recurring behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking values-guided action; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.She takes a collaborative approach to choosing methods. The therapist will discuss which approaches feel most helpful and adapt techniques to fit each person's goals and preferences. Trying different ways of working is part of the process and adjustments are made as needed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual worksheets. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need brief, on-the-go contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful change and clarity.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns can Sabine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating and body image issues, addictions, intimacy-related worries, grief and many relationship and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is patient and curious, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients tell and reshape their stories. Sessions balance practical techniques and reflective conversation.
How long has she been practising?
She has 13 years of experience working in a range of psychological settings in London and Hong Kong, across community, hospital, personal and NHS services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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